The venue in which you choose to get married will have a big
impact on the tone of your celebration, the ease of your wedding
planning, and the enjoyment of your guests on the big day. Choose the
wrong location and you will run into problem after problem with the
planning and execution of your ceremony. Choose the right location, and
you'll have the ceremony you've always dreamed of.

Fortunately,
you have many choices for wedding venues. Unfortunately, not all of them
are right for the celebration you're planning. Here are a few things
you can do to evaluate your options and make sure you find the perfect
space:

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Consider the Time of Year
A beach wedding may be
perfect during the summer, but it could be miserable during the winter.
Conversely, an outdoor ceremony in Florida may be too stifling in June,
but it may be just right in December. It's important that you consider
what time of year you plan to get married when you are evaluating your
options for wedding venues.

Besides the temperature, the time of
year can also affect what scenery you'll have and what kind of demand
there will be for the venue. For example, if you get married in a
garden, the flowers may only be in bloom at certain times. Some
locations will also be impossible to book at popular times of the year.

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Check for a Weather Contingency Plan
If
you are getting married indoors, you likely won't need to worry about
what the weather's like outside. However, outdoor ceremonies are growing
more popular, and if you are planning one, you'll need to ensure the
venue has a contingency plan for bad weather. For example, if you want
to get married on a field at a farm, you'll need to make sure the farm
also has a barn or other structure where you can move the ceremony
indoors if there's a thunderstorm or other poor weather.

Learn What You Get with the Space
When
you book some wedding venues, you get nothing more than the space.
However, others give you special perks, such as built-in decor or the
use of the tables and chairs that are already in the space. For example,
some country clubs may allow you to use their tables and chairs for no
extra charge. An outdoor garden space won't need much decoration because
the flowers already growing there will look gorgeous enough.

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Any
of these extras will help you to save money on your ceremony and
reception, and when you're planning a ceremony, any amount that you save
can add up fast.

You have dozens of options for wedding venues in
any community. By properly evaluating the options, you can find the
perfect space to create the ceremony or reception of your dreams. You'll
minimize any unexpected issues or problems with the planning, ensure
that your guests have a great time, and have wonderful memories to last
you a lifetime.